In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase printed in Bracket in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase.Question: The great warrior Maharana Pratap (held 'the enemy' at bay ), but he was defeated at last.

• A. prevented the enemy to attack his positions.
• B. made counter attacks again and again.
• C. prevented the enemy to come closer
• D. made the enemy to run away.